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Art of Documentary is an online film academy of over 5000+ filmmakers from around the world who are passionate about telling untold stories and building profitable film careers. When a filmmaker joins any of the AOD courses, they not only get access to dozens of hours of focused and practical teaching videos that can be watched at leisure, but they receive lifetime access to our private and highly active global Facebook group where job postings, work collabs, and rough cut reviews are posted daily. AOD members also get access to our exclusive monthly industry calls where we bring in experts from around the industry to teach and do Q&A live on Zoom 

AOD is open to filmmakers of all levels! We have members who are just beginning their journey to those who have created featured-length docs. Our community of filmmakers is an open space for everyone to share their work, ask questions, and receive advice from like-minded individuals.

Our doors open twice a year in September and March. This helps us ensure new members are actively engaged in the community and plugged into the resources available to them in AOD.

No. Accounts are not shareable and will need to be purchased per user. Each user will also have individual access to our private FB community. We strongly discourage sharing an account with other users since our platform will flag/block out users who are accessing from multiple locations or displaying suspicious activity

Yes! We encourage bundling multiple courses to get the most out of your AOD membership. To make this even easier, we offer discounts so you can bundle and save up to 30% 

AOD content is viewable online, 24/7 with lifetime access to hours of focused and practical teaching videos that can be watched at your pace.

AOD course content can be viewed by logging in with your account through the AOD Kajabi Portal

AOD course content can be viewed by logging in with your account through the AOD Kajabi Portal

All course content is pre-recorded so you have access anytime, anywhere. Our live, online monthly industry calls for the community are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 PM ET. Throughout the year, you will also be notified of special in-person events and big announcements

For our Monthly Industry Calls (available to all AOD Modules), we bring in experts from within the industry to teach and do Q&As live on Zoom. They take place on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 PM ET. We record all calls so if you miss one, we will send it to you!

All you need is access to a computer + internet access to participate as an AOD member. You are not required to purchase any camera gear.>

Offline viewing is not available and content is viewable only through an internet connection.

No. We do not offer refunds due to the nature of this being a digital product and because we share the outline of all the course content before purchase.

For students in financial need, please email us at info@aodfilm.com

If you would like to receive a certificate of completion for your course, there are assignments and projects required for completion.

To receive a certificate of completion, you must apply and complete the required assignments. For more information, you can view all certifications page.

Yes! For teams with 5 or more users, we offer a multi-user discount of 25%. You will need to purchase an account for each member of your group, this will be helpful when tracking individual progress.

To redeem, please contact us at info@aodfilm.com.

One Day Doc is a 24-hour challenge offered exclusively to AOD members. Members are required to shoot a new, compelling short doc in one day and with any camera. One Day Doc takes place twice per year.

Documentary Foundations (Module 1) is for anyone who is:

Serious about completing a documentary. You do not even need to have an idea! We’ll give you advice on how to find a great character and a great story.
Wants to become a better commercial cinematographer and videographer. Many of our members use what they learn in AOD to improve and charge more with their corporate clients.
Improve their storytelling for their short video projects/documentaries.

Advanced Documentary (Module 2) is for anyone who has:

Completed Documentary Foundations and is ready to dive deeper into the art of documentary.
Completed at least one film and is looking to develop their artistic voice and style.
Consistent commercial /corporate clients and wants to improve their overall visual storytelling craft.

Create & Earn is for anyone who wants to:

Land more clients/charge more
Lock in monthly retainer clients
Start a YouTube Channel
Work with brands to create films
Improve commercial cinematography
Break into the film industry as a director

The Perfect Cut is for anyone who wants to:

Save time in their editing process
Turn their footage into a film
Become a confident storyteller
Properly organize projects
Get the most out of their footage
Oversee and complete a professional documentary edit

The Cinematic Eye is for anyone who wants to:

Shape, control, and elevate your lighting whether it’s using 1 light or a full, professional lighting truck.
Enhance your cinematic style and aesthetic by getting the most out of your gear
Learn the complete foundations of all good cinematography; including technical, theory, and post-production color.
Get the best documentary footage, no matter the scenario or gear.

Lifetime Access to Module
Upon registering, you will have lifetime access to your purchased AOD course. Lessons are viewable through Kajabi, our online education platform, where you can watch course content at any time. They can be paused, fast-forwarded, and re-watched at your own pace.

Exclusive Facebook Community
You will also get lifetime access to our private AOD Facebook Group. This continues to be one of the most compelling reasons for joining the AOD community. You will be in communication with like-minded aspiring filmmakers who share their struggles and triumphs. It’s a place for you to post your rough cuts and get feedback on what you’re working on. You’ll also come across a few job opportunities from our community.

Monthly Group Zoom Calls (Available for all AOD Modules)
By joining AOD you will get lifetime access to our monthly group Zoom calls. Our group calls take place on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 PM ET. We record all calls so if you miss one, we will send it to you! On these calls, we bring in experts from within the industry to teach and do Q&As live on Zoom.

Feedback Hours (Exclusive to Advanced Documentary/Module 2)
Exclusive to Module 2 users, members who are looking for direct feedback on their work or career advice can drop by during our Feedback Hours! Calls are held through Zoom, with appointments made by booking slots. Members will have 10 mins to discuss their inquiries with Mike, so come ready with concise questions. This call is open to all Module 2 members, who can drop in and listen even if they do not have an appointment. Calls are held bi-weekly at different times to ensure accessibility to our international members in other time zones.

Bonuses
Included with your membership, you will also have access to our exclusive discounts and bonuses for industry-related products and programs!

When you purchase an AOD course, you get lifetime access to that course content and any updates we make on that course. AOD content is viewable online, 24/7 with lifetime access to hours of focused and practical teaching videos that can be watched at your pace.

Please email us at info@aodfilm.com